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| Certification Vendor: | Sun Microsystems (acquired by Oracle) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 Upgrade Exam |
| Exam Number: | 212-056 / CX-310-056 |
| Passing Score: | 58% (27 out of 46) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Perpetual (no expiration) |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop |
| Exam Price: | USD 100 |
| Related Certifications: | Sun Certified Programmer for J2SE 1.4 (CX-310-035) Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Programmer |
| Real Exam Qty: | 46 |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Sun Certified Programmer for Java 5 Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric (historical) |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized Prometric centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid Sun Certified Programmer certification for any earlier Java SE version (1.2, 1.4) |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Generics and Collections | 20% | - Autoboxing / Unboxing - Generic types, methods, wildcards - Collections framework, sorting, searching |
| Topic 2: Object-Oriented Concepts | 15% | - Covariant return types - Encapsulation, Coupling, Cohesion - Inheritance, Polymorphism, Overriding |
| Topic 3: API Contents | 20% | - java.lang: String, StringBuilder, Wrappers, Math - java.io: File, Streams, Serialization - java.util: Date, Formatting, Locale, Regex |
| Topic 4: Flow Control | 15% | - Assertions - Enhanced for-each loop - if, switch, loops, break, continue, return |
| Topic 5: Declarations, Initialization and Scoping | 20% | - Methods, Constructors, Overloading - Variables, Primitives, Arrays, Identifiers - Classes, Interfaces, Enums, Packages and Imports |
| Topic 6: Concurrency | 10% | - Synchronization, wait(), notify(), notifyAll() - Thread creation, lifecycle, states |
The 212-056 exam leads to the Sun Certified Programmer for J2SE 5.0 (SCJP 5.0 Upgrade) certification, a Associate-level credential from SUN. It validates the skills measured by the SUN Sun Certified Programmer for J2SE 5.0 syllabus and is a recognized step for IT professionals building their careers, and it sits alongside related credentials such as Sun Certified Programmer for J2SE 1.4 (CX-310-035), Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Programmer.
The SUN Sun Certified Programmer for J2SE 5.0 exam includes 46 questions and gives you 105 minutes to complete them. That works out to a fairly tight pace, so reading each question carefully but decisively matters more than perfectionism. If a question stalls you, flag it and move on; banking the easier points first keeps time pressure from snowballing near the end. Before test day, run at least one full timed session with the Actualtests4sure practice test so the rhythm feels familiar rather than rushed.
You need 58% (27 out of 46) to pass the 212-056 exam, and the official registration fee is USD 100. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying the full fee again to retake the exam, so it pays to be honest with yourself before booking a seat. A practical benchmark: work through the 100 practice questions at Actualtests4sure until you can score comfortably above the passing line in timed mode, then schedule your exam.
Valid Sun Certified Programmer certification for any earlier Java SE version (1.2, 1.4) Because SUN may adjust its policies over time, we recommend confirming the latest requirements on the official exam page before you register.
You can sign up for the SUN Sun Certified Programmer for J2SE 5.0 exam through any of the official registration channels below:
As for how the exam is delivered: Computer-based testing at authorized Prometric centers.
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The SUN Sun Certified Programmer for J2SE 5.0 syllabus is divided into 6 main domains, including API Contents (20%), Object-Oriented Concepts (15%), Concurrency (10%). Each domain carries a different share of the total score, so knowing where the weight sits helps you allocate your study time wisely. You will find the complete, up-to-date outline in the Exam Topics section above.
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